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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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Don't be biased by the hate machine

Jul 21, 2026

Don't be biased by the hate machine

It's tempting, and fashionable, to conclude M's manager Dan Wilson is historically unpopular. There's a problem with the data, though.

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Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

Jul 21, 2026

Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

I'm not saying he's a good manager. I'm not arguing he needs to be kept. He's not the biggest problem, though.

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Don't move the goal posts just yet

Jul 16, 2026

Don't move the goal posts just yet

Just because there's no reason to think the Seahawks will move doesn't mean you can't attract attention by speculating about it.

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Is this really all that bad?

Feb 9, 2023

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Is this really all that bad?

All your questions about the USA Today investigation of Russell Wilson's foundation and its implications spelled out in one easy-to-read place.

Russ's giving grief
LockSimple

Feb 9, 2023

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Russ's giving grief

I don't think Russell Wilson's foundation was a fraud or a scam, but he's not blameless, either, in what looks like a regrettably amateurish mess.

Money isn't the biggest question about a QB
LockSimple

Feb 7, 2023

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Money isn't the biggest question about a QB

The idea that Geno Smith must be capable of leading Seattle to a Super Bowl to be worth a $30 million salary is silly. There's value in having an average starting QB in the NFL.

They still don't take him seriously
LockSimple

Feb 2, 2023

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They still don't take him seriously

The biggest reason Pete Carroll does not get the credit he's due -- even after what just happened over the past 12 months -- is that he doesn't behave like people think a football coach should.

For Pete's sake, we'll talk about awards
LockSimple

Jan 31, 2023

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For Pete's sake, we'll talk about awards

There's just one problem with the three standard explanations for why Pete Carroll has never been named the NFL's Coach of the Year: None of the are actually true.

I've got 99 problems that FOX is among
LockSimple

Jan 30, 2023

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I've got 99 problems that FOX is among

I've got more than just some issues with contemporary football broadcasts. I've got some solutions to replay reviews, NFL spin doctoring and "Rocky" references. Let's go!

In the tank for San Francisco's success?
LockSimple

Jan 24, 2023

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In the tank for San Francisco's success?

The 49ers' recent playoff success shows that being bad can in fact be a pretty good recipe for getting good.

An ode to Rome Odunze

Jan 19, 2023

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An ode to Rome Odunze

I wish nothing but the best for the Washington WR, which is one of the reasons it has been so fun to cheer for him and why I loved getting a chance to thank him.

Cry me a river, bozo
LockSimple

Jan 17, 2023

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Cry me a river, bozo

My favorite NFL reporter passed along word that "multiple" coaches and executives are unhappy with the officiating mistakes in Seattle's regular-season finale. The Dang Apostrophe investigates:

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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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